Can I eat roasted red peppers... not hot... with the skin and seeds removed?
Kthrns
Apr 20, 2023 11:28 pm
Mr.Heart2Win
Apr 20, 2023 11:30 pm
Only if you share can you add some Caribbean rice, black beans, and roasted pork in red sauce 😊
CrappyColon
Apr 21, 2023 1:14 am
What type of ostomy do you have? If you're past the 6-week initial surgery window, you shouldn't need to purée it since it's already cooked; just chew well. Sorry, I thought it was your split pea soup post, but the answer is similar.
If roasted and past the 6 weeks, you shouldn't need to peel it, but avoiding the seeds is probably a good idea. Chew well. Start small. See how it goes. 😃
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jeanneskindle
Apr 21, 2023 2:33 am
I believe peppers fall into the nightshade categories. Some people have problems with those. Other nightshades are onions, mushrooms, and potatoes, I think. Look up the symptoms for allergies to nightshades. If you don't have allergies and you're past your surgery healing time, do what Crappy said and eat small bits.
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Ben38
Apr 21, 2023 8:44 am
Honest answer: I don't know if you can. I have an ileostomy and can eat them; you just have to try a small amount to see if it's right for you. Trying a small amount, if it were to cause a problem, would be short-lived.
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IGGIE
Apr 21, 2023 9:03 am
I have a great recipe for red peppers. Cut them in half and roast them in the oven. When well roasted, even a little burnt, take them out and put them in a plastic bag, seal the end, and leave them for a good 1 or 2 hours. This makes them sweat, and the skin just pulls away really easily. I then cut them into strips and put them in a jar with olive oil, and they keep for months in the fridge. Great on a sandwich or added to stews. Enjoy. Regards, IGGIE
CrappyColon
Apr 21, 2023 2:58 pm
Jeanne, you sound like you're converting to living under the dictatorship of Bob 😜
Danno
Apr 21, 2023 11:06 pm
I ate stuffed peppers the other day, and I'm still here. The skin is annoying, but I just swallowed and hoped for the best. Everything came out as usual. No visible cues.
I am 3 months post-surgery with an end ileostomy. Everyone is different, but so far I've been good eating most things. Start small and try cutting it up into small pieces just in case.
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Apr 22, 2023 3:29 am
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Ostomate & woundr
Apr 22, 2023 8:26 am
Ben, I find I must agree. In my practice, I have seen lots of people ask questions about "Can I eat...?" and then fill in the blank. I have occasionally found, though, that these are people who never craved this particular fruit or vegetable before, and now they do. So, I would say just the same as what you advised: try a small amount and then increase gradually, just like we introduced new foods to babies.